Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 2: 15/17

なるべくAs ~ as possible, Wherever practicable

Structure

なるべく + (Action) Phrase

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About なるべく

Combining ()る (to become), and () (to be permissible), なるべく is an expression that literally means 'as each opportunity becomes permissible/presents itself'. This is often simply translated as 'as much as possible', or 'whenever possible'.

なるべく (usually written in hiragana) is regularly used before an entire phrase, to express that (A) should happen as much as possible.

Due to なるべく expressing the 'possibility', or 'having the opportunity' to do something, it will sound considerably softer/more polite than できるだけ. できるだけ is a similar expression which more directly states that something will be done 'to the full extent possible'.

Examples

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    なるべく(はや)()きます。

    I will go as fast as possible.

    なるべく(はや)めに連絡(れんらく)てください

    Please contact me as soon as possible.

    なるべく正直(しょうじき)(はな)てください

    Please speak as honestly as possible.

    なるべく(はや)めに犯人(はんにん)(つか)まえつもりです

    We intend to catch the criminal as soon as possible.

    なるべく沢山(たくさん)人気(にんき)場所(ばしょ)()たい

    I want to go to as many famous places as possible.

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